The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)
€ 35,800

€ 43,900

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.913
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
748 mi
Range
770 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data